Sixteen Journal Cinema Issue 2025

Description

This striking monochrome editorial portrait from Sixteen Journal's Cinema Issue was captured by photographer Joe Lai. The image features a woman with dark hair crawling across a dark circular platform encircled by numerous lit white candles. High-contrast lighting and deep shadows create a theatrical mood, enhancing the dramatic composition. Hair styling by Tai Cheung and makeup by Cécile Paravina complete the art direction.

Style

Editorial, Horizontal, Cinematic, Monochrome

Techniques

Low-key / chiaroscuro

Industries

Magazines

Color

Context

Editorial